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Patent GB-191208514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Ventilating and other Fans.
Inventor: TRAUTMANN HENRY JULIUS
IPC: F04D29/36
Filed: 1912-04-10
Granted: 1913-04-10
Abstract: 8514. Trautmann, H. J., and Copping, J. L. April 10. [Cognate Application, 14,636/12.] Impeller blades for screw fans are automatically varied in pitch so that intermittent blasts or alternate blasts in opposite directions are produced. The blades B<3> are secured to spindles B<2> adapted to be rotated about their axes to vary the pitch of the blades. The spindles B<2> are situated within tubes B<1> rigidly secured to a hub B, which in turn is connected to the driving-shaft A by an adjustable friction clutch. The hub B with the fan blades accordingly slips and rotates at a slower rate than the shaft A. A stud A<5> fixed to a collar secured to the shaft A operates step by step a star-wheel D<2> mounted upon the hub B. This movement is communicated through worm gearing D<4> and a connecting - rod F to oscillate a lever B<5> secured to one of the blade spindles. A rotatable ring C is provided with lugs which engage a lever on each fan spindle so that the movement of the lever B<5> actuates all the blades simultaneously. The lever B<5> is slotted, and according as the connecting-rod F is pivotally secured to one end or other of the slot the fan blades are periodically brought back to the neutral position or brought right over to reverse the air current. In the Provisional Specification the blade-carrying hub is described as being capable of axial reciprocation, the blades being reversed at the end of each stroke.
Patent GB-191209333-A (GB)
Title: An Ice-breaking Machine.
Inventor: OLESEN CHRISTIAN
IPC: F25C5/04
Filed: 1912-04-19
Granted: 1912-08-01
Abstract: 9333. Olesen, C. June 28, 1911, [Convention date]. Roller mills.-An ice-breaking machine consists of a box 3 containing two rollers 5, 7, the roller 7 being provided with teeth 9 arranged in helical rows and rotating about twice as fast as the roller 5, which has teeth 8 arranged in straight rows. Two transverse bars 10, 11 below the rollers carry teeth which extend upwards between the teeth of the rollers.
Patent GB-191210485-A (GB)
Title: Improved Valve Gear for Four Cycle Explosion Motors.
IPC: F01L5/04
Filed: 1912-05-02
Granted: 1912-07-25
Abstract: 10,485. Soc. Anon. des Automobiles et Cycles Peugeot. May 6, 1911, [Convention date]. Curve-describing instruments. - In a fourstroke-cycle internal-combustion engine, a point c of the valve-gear describes a limaþon f. The gear comprises a rod b pivoted on a rotating crank-pin b<1> and constrained by a pivoted guide c to pass through a fixed point d on the crankpin circle. During one revolution of the crankpin b<1> from the point d, the point c traverses the path 1<1>, 5<1>, 9<1>, and during the next revolution of the crank-pin b<1> the point c traverses the path 9<1>, 13<1>, 1<1>.
Patent GB-191214491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicles
Inventor: DIPLOCK BRAMAH JOSEPH
IPC: B62D55/28
Filed: 1912-06-20
Granted: 1913-05-01
Abstract: 14,491. Diplock, B. J. June 20. Portable-track wheels.-Relates to vehicles supported on endless chains of feet running on rails carried by the body of the vehicle. The feet 5 are carried by rods 25 suspended from carriers 10. Brackets 11 on the carriers support pivoted slippers 14 travelling on spring roller chains 15 bearing on the rails 8. Other slippers 23 bolted to the tops of the carriers travel over chains 24 on rails 9. The slippers 14, 23 are drawn together by springs 19 on the bolts 17. To prevent lateral displacement. the chains have a second series of rollers bearing on vertical webs on the rails. The carriers are driven by sprockets at each end of the rail frames, and, in passing over the curved parts of the rails, are lifted from the chains, the connecting-rods 34, 35 of the carriers having an extensible connexion shown in Fig. 6. The springs 30 fitted between the shoes 5 and nuts 28 on the rods 25 are sufficiently strong to prevent displacement of the shoes in normal running. As shown in Fig. 10, the links 43, 45 of the roller chain are separated by springs 44, 46.
Patent GB-191219265-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Coupling Link or Jaw for Hitchings, Barhooks, Ropes and the like.
Inventor: DAVIES LEVI THOMAS
IPC: F16G15/06
Filed: 1912-08-22
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 19,265. Davies, L. T. Aug. 22. Shackles.-In shackles for hitchings, barhooks, ropes, &c. of the kind in which the pin c cannot be raised until the handle j is vertical and the pin has had a half-turn given to it, the pin c is provided with a collar g engaging a recess h in the vertical piece i and having a slot n to permit upward movement. The handle j is forked to pass over the piece i, and a stop o is provided to limit the rotation of the pin c,
Patent GB-191222621-A (GB)
Title: Method of Producing Condensation Products of Aldehydes.
IPC: C08G2/00
Filed: 1912-10-04
Granted: 1914-01-05
Abstract: 22,621. Marks, E. C. R., [Du Pont de Nemours Powder Co., E. I.]. Oct. 4. Aldehyde condensation products such as aldol are prepared by treating aldehydes with an alkaline substance such as an alkali hydroxide or salt, sodium ethylate, &c. dissolved in a solvent containing little or no water. Alcohols of the aliphatic and aromatic series, especially ethyl alcohol, glycol, glycerine, &c. are suitable solvents.
Patent GB-191224187-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Show Cards, Window Tickets and the like.
Inventor: DARLEY WILLIAM BUTTERFIELD
IPC: G09F7/02
Filed: 1912-10-23
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 24,187. Darley, W. B. Oct. 23. Signs, supporting and securing.-Letters &c. are attached to a backing which may be a series of stretched wires, cords, &c. crossing one another, or open wirework, open canvas, or the like by lateral tabs 1, 2 on the letters which are inserted under the wires &c. after first slightly bending the letter, which will be held firmly in place. The tabs may be notched as at 3, Fig. 3, so as to take over the vertical wires after being inserted under the horizontal wires. The tabs are preferably formed in one with the letters, but may be separately formed. For instance, metal tongues may be attached to the back of the letters by means of prongs passing through the letters and clenched at the front.
Patent GB-191227920-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Calorimeters.
Inventor: SIMMANCE JOHN FREDERICK
IPC: G01N25/42
Filed: 1913-05-30
Granted: 1913-11-20
Abstract: 27,920. Simmance, J. F., and Abady, J. May 30, 1913. Calorimeters.-Relates to gas calorimeters in which, before entering the calorimeter, the ingoing gas and air are brought to the same temperature as the ingoing water and are also saturated with water-vapour. At the base of the water-tank 9 is a long pipe 4 having at its lower end a pipe 25 leading into the calorimeter. A stream of water passes down this pipe through the opening 23 and draws in air for combustion through the holes 20. The water leaves the pipe 4 by the overflow 24, and the air passes along the pipe 25. The gas entering along the pipe 3 is brought to the same temperature as the ingoing air by being connected to a gas governor of the wet type.
Patent GB-191307235-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cosmetic Creams.
Inventor: THOMAS REGINALD CONTEE
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 1913-03-26
Granted: 1914-03-19
Abstract: 7235. Thomas, R. C., and Thomas, E. D., [nÚe Dilopoulo, E. G.]. March 26. Cosmetics. - Consists in the use of a pulverized micro-organism belonging to the genus Halichondria, and known on the Mediterranean as " hishaff." Preferably, this is incorporated in an ointment composed of stearic acid, glycerine, ammonia, borax, and water.
Patent GB-191315806-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Pickers of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: ELLISON JOSEPH
IPC: D03D49/36
Filed: 1913-11-26
Granted: 1914-05-07
Abstract: 15,806. Ellison, J., Worsley, H., and Kenyon, T. Nov. 26. Pickers and picking straps and connexions.-A slot to receive the picking- band C is formed in the portion a of the picker above the spindle holes and extends from front to back of the picker, the slot at the rear part of the picker being inclined. The picking-band may be secured by means of a peg b<1>.
Patent GB-191318537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Securing Wrist Watches.
Inventor: SMITH JOHN THOMPSON
IPC: A44C5/16
Filed: 1913-08-15
Granted: 1914-06-11
Abstract: 18,537. Smith, J. T. Aug. 15. Watch bracelets.-A wrist strap for watches or watch-holders provided with two loops comprises two parts 2, 4, Figs. 3 and 2, having a buckle 3 and perforations 5 respectively. The other ends of the straps have narrow tongues 8 which, when the ends are passed through the loops on the watch &c. and doubled back, are threaded through slots 7 in the straps as shown in Fig. 5. For extra security, the tongue 8 or its end, when doubled back, may be secured to the main portion by cement &c. The tongue may also be of different coloured leather.
Patent GB-191320122-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Drawn Wires from Tungsten and the like Metals.
Inventor: GLADITZ CHARLES
IPC: B21C1/04
Filed: 1913-09-05
Granted: 1914-08-20
Abstract: 20,122. Gladitz, C. Sept. 5. Annealing.-Tungsten and similar refractorymetal wire is drawn cold in comparatively large reductions, the wire being subjected to heat treatment to cause recrystallization after several drawing operations. The furnace for the heat treatment comprises a conveyer belt 9 with projecting pins 15, on which bobbins of the wire are placed; it is heated by gas burners 5 and is provided with a pyrometer 7; inert gas is supplied by a pipe 18.
Patent GB-191320730-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Self-starters for Automobiles.
Inventor: CAMPBELL PAUL THORNTON
IPC: F02N9/02
Filed: 1913-09-13
Granted: 1914-05-28
Abstract: 20,730. Campbell, P. T. April 3, [Convention date]. Starting.-A hand-pump (not shown) worked from the dash-board of a motor-vehicle supplies air through a pipe 13, Fig. 2. Fuel is sucked from a chamber 11 through a pipe 17, and the mixture is supplied to a hollow chamber in the sparking-plug. Part of the fuel charge collects in a cup 17<1>, and is ignited by the ignition of the remaining mixture. The ignition circuit is closed by a switch on the pump handle.
Patent GB-191326341-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Preventing Side Splash from Motor and like Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: BOWER JOHN THOMAS
IPC: B60B7/00
Filed: 1913-11-17
Granted: 1914-10-08
Abstract: 26,341. Bower, J. T. Nov. 17. Mud-guards carried by wheels.-A flat ring 1, Fig. 2, of wood or other suitable material is attached to the wheel by flexible connexions such as chains 4, springs, or pieces of wire rope which are disposed horizontally to permit axial and radial movement of the guard, the inner surface of the ring being bevelled as shown at 11 to deflect the mud on to the road. The ring 1 may carry a rubber tread ring 2 and be protected against contact with kerbs or the like by a half-round metal ring 9 secured by screws. Tangentially-arranged vanes may be provided on the bevelled surface 11 of the ring to assist in throwing down the mud. Fig. 4 shows a ring made from sheet metal bent into channel form and clamping a rubber tyre between its edges.
Patent GB-191327005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dumping Receptacles.
IPC: B61D7/10
Filed: 1913-11-24
Granted: 1914-02-12
Abstract: 27,005. Krupp Akt.-Ges., F. Dec. 18, 1912, [Convention date]. [Addition to 21,447/13.] Hopper wagons. - Comprises dumping- receptacles which are identical with that described in the parent Specification, except that the axis about which the floor rocks is so arranged that the floor remains in the inclined position by its own weight after discharge, the following means being provided for restoring it to its loading position. A longitudinal shaft E having a hand-lever E<2> carries a number of levers E<1> which are connected by links F to vertical links G connected to the side C. The lever E<2> is normally held by a catch H, and the links are then in the position shown in full lines. When the bottom swings open, the links F, G are drawn nearly into alinement, so that by moving the lever E<2> downwards, the bottom is closed. Stops f<1>, g<1> prevent the links F, G from coming into actual alinement, so that the lever E<2> can be readily returned to its normal position.
Patent GB-191327018-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Selective Electric Signalling.
IPC: H04Q5/06
Filed: 1913-11-24
Granted: 1914-09-03
Abstract: 27,018. New Phonopore Telephone Co., and Nicholson, A. H. Nov. 24. [Cogna Application, 29,046/13.] Party-line systems are arranged with a number of omnibus circuits a b c, Fig. 1, branching from the main circuit 3, 4, and a station is called by energizing first the relay A, C, D, &c. characteristic of the omnibus circuit and then the relay C ... L of the required station on that circuit. The relays A, C, D, &c. in the main circuit are energized by combinations of current over the two lines and earth, and the relays on an omnibus circuit may be energized in the same way, or the stations on an omnibus circuit may be called by code. The connexion to eich omnibus circuit is broken by energizing the corresponding B relay. Fig. 2 shows the arrangement of relays for connecting the main line 3, 4 to an omnibus line 15, 16 on this system. When the relay 8 is energized by its proper combination of currents, the relay 11 is brought into circuit with the battery 12, thus connecting the line 3, 4 to the line 15, 16 over the contacts 17, 18, and disconnecting the distant part of the line 3, 4. The relay 11 locks itself up over the contact 19 so that further selecting-currents can be sent by the commutator 1 at the central station to call the desired station on the omnibus circuit. When the release relay 9 is energized, the relay 11 is short-circuited, and the apparatus is restored. A station on the omnibus circuit 15, 16 can energize the relay 10 by the B combination of currents, thus connecting the battery 12 to the main line to call the central station, or connecting a calling vibrator to line. In the system shown in Fig. 3, the first ten stations are called by sending first the A combination of currents and then a combination C ... L. The B combination again effects the release. Other stations are called by sending the C combination followed by a combination D ... L, and so on. The last station of each set disconnects the distant portion of the main line. In a further modification, the stations on an omnibus circuit branching from the main line are called by code. In this case, a station can call the central station by connecting both sides of the omnibus line to earth through a battery.
Patent GB-191406669-A (GB)
Title: Process for Preparing Aliphatic Aldehydes from the Gases proceeding from the Dry Distillation of Pit Coal, Brown Coal, Peat, Wood and the like.
Inventor: JOHANN BEHRENS
IPC: C07C45/78
Filed: 1914-03-16
Abstract: 6669. Behrens, J. March 15, 1913, [Convention date]. Void [Published under Section 91 of the Act]. Acetaldehyde; formaldehyde.-Acetaldehyde and formaldehyde are obtained from the ethylene present in the distillation gases of coal, brown coal, peat, wood, &c. by heating the gases together with carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, oxygen, etc.; when carbon dioxide or sulphur dioxide is used the product consists mainly of acetaldehyde; the use of oxygen gives mainly formaldehyde; when employing oxygen the heating is regulated, and catalysts, such as platinized asbestos or reduced copper, may be used, or the oxygen may be ionized.
Patent GB-191408580-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Boiler Feed Water Regulators.
Inventor: MELLERSH-JACKSON WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: F22D5/14
Filed: 1914-04-04
Granted: 1914-08-27
Abstract: 8580. Jackson, W. J'. Mellersh-, [McDonough, A. J.]. April 4. Feed - water, controlling. - In thermostatic apparatus comprising parallel horizontal tubes placed in communication with the boiler at the normal water level, the tubes are provided with cross-pieces to constrain the movements due to expansion and contraction to take place along the normal axis of the tubes, and the central rod connecting one end of the tubes with the feed-valve is provided with mechanism for increasing the movement of the valve. The central rod T connected to the cross-head G placing one end of the tubes E, F in communication with the boiler, operates the feed-valve C through levers P, N, pivoted to brackets S, R, secured to the tubes. The rod passes through a fixed cross-piece U and a movable cross-piece X, which is pressed away from the fixed cross-piece by a spring A<1> bearing against a collar B<1> on the rod. The compression of the spring may be adjusted by bolts D' passing through the crosspieces.
Patent GB-191409676-A (GB)
Title: Improved Clip or Self Fastening Device for Securing Ropes and Cords in the Taut Condition.
Inventor: EDMONDS JOHN THOMAS
IPC: F16G11/10
Filed: 1914-04-20
Granted: 1914-10-08
Abstract: 9676. Edmonds, J. T. April 20. Clips, lever.-A rope grip or fastening for suspending theatrical scenery and the like comprises a fixed jaw a carried by a bar a' or other fixed supporting-member, and a recessed lever b<1> pivoted on extensions of the fixed jaw and carrying a movable jaw at the lower end. The strain on the upper end of the rope forces the lever into a position such that the rope is gripped between a projection b<2> on the movable jaw and a corresponding recess a<2> on the fixed jaw. The gripping-surface of the fixed jaw is provided with a dovetailed rubber strip a<4>, and the surfaces of both jaws are recessed to form a throat to receive the rope. A modified form is described in which the rope can be inserted into the grip laterally. The grip may be used in conjunction with a screw gripping-appliance g.
Patent GB-191412570-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Kneading and Mixing Machines.
IPC: B01F11/00
Filed: 1914-05-21
Granted: 1915-07-15
Abstract: 12,570. Herbst, R., and Hallesche Teigteil, Knetund Mischmaschinenfabrik, Hallesche Motorenfabrik F. Herbst & Co. May 21. Stirrers with compound motions.-The stirrer 2, Fig. 1, of a dough-kneading machine is connected by a Hooke's joint to a driving-wheel 4 and is passed through a sleeve 5, which is mounted below the axis of the wheel 4 in a fork 18 capable of oscillation on a vertical pivot 3. On rotation of the wheel 4, the stirrer, in addition to performing conical movements about the pivots of the sleeve, also rotates on its own axis, thus increasing the stirring action of the lower end 9. The pivot 3 may be mounted in an eccentric sleeve so as to be capable of adjustment. In modifications, means are provided for preventing or allowing the rotation of the stirrer on its own axis. Thus, in Fig. 4, where the stirrer is shown connected to the wheel 4 by a ball joint, rotation of the stirrer is prevented by a pin 12; a slot 13 enables the stirrer to reciprocate in the sleeve. By removing the pin from the sleeve and inserting in a slot in the bearing of the ball joint, the stirrer is locked to the wheel and is rotated on its own axis. Fig. 6 shows the stirrer locked against longitudinal movement in the sleeve by a nut 15 and driven by an arm 20 on one of the elements of the Hooke's joint. According as the locking-pin occupies the position 12 or 12<1>, so rotation of the stirrer on its own axis is allowed or prevented.
Patent GB-191413936-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Charging Horizontal or Inclined Retorts for Carbonising Coal or the like.
Inventor: DUCKHAM ARTHUR MCDOUGAL
IPC: C10B31/06
Filed: 1914-06-09
Granted: 1915-03-11
Abstract: 13,936. Duckham, A. M. June 9. Charging.-In apparatus for charging horizontal or inclined retorts, of the kind in which a plunger a reciprocates in line with the retort across a shoot b containing the coal, a sleeve c is provided for cutting off in advance of the plunger the portion of material to be forced into the retort. The sleeve and plunger may be operated by the mechanism described in Specification 13,934/14.
Patent GB-191414449-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Operating and Securing the Bottom Doors of Railway Wagons and the like.
IPC: B61D7/26
Filed: 1914-06-16
Granted: 1915-06-10
Abstract: 14,449. Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Co., Wentworth, W., Slack, J., and Cornish, A. E. P. June 16. Multiple fastenings for doors.-The hinged bottom doors 1 of railway wagons &c. are locked by tail-bars 10 provided with cranked parts 11 turning in bearings 12 on the wagon, and operated by push-bars 15 engaging cranked ends 17 on the tail-bars. Means such as pins 18 may be provided to secure the push-bars. The tailbars may be joined by links 14 so that both doors can be locked simultaneously from either side of the wagon.
Patent GB-191415855-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Preventing Down-draught in Open Fire-places.
Inventor: CHAMBERS ALICE MARY
IPC: F24B1/185
Filed: 1914-07-02
Granted: 1915-04-08
Abstract: 15,855. Chambers, A. M. July 2. Draught, inducing.-To prevent down-draught in open fire-places, a short length of metal piping C is supported above the fire as shown, so as to be heated thereby. It may be attached to a prop A or to the back plate of the fire-place, or otherwise supported, and may be formed with keyhole slots to take over fixed studs.
Patent GB-191420711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Reducing the Rolling of Ships.
Inventor: ORR JOHN
IPC: B63B39/03
Filed: 1914-10-08
Granted: 1915-04-08
Abstract: 20,711. Orr, J. Oct. 8. Ballasting.-Comprises means for reducing the oscillation of ships in a seaway in which a load is applied to that side of the ship about to ascend. A tank 1, fitted athwartships, contains a buoyant structure 2 fitted with rollers 3 engaging rails 4 on the tank top. The structure 2 always tends to move to the higher side of the tank, and is held there by an electrically-actuated detent 7 during the major portion of the next oscillation, thereby retaining the water at the rising side of the ship. The electro-magnet 8 operating the detent is controlled by a pendulum switch.
Patent GB-191421998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Switches.
Inventor: LEITNER HENRY
IPC: H01H51/12
Filed: 1914-11-04
Granted: 1915-10-21
Abstract: 21,998. Leitner, H. Nov. 4. Electro-magnetic switches having a pull-on coil and a pull-off coil, the latter controlled by a minimum voltage relay in a dynamo-battery lighting system, are constructed so that the opening of the switch opens the circuit through the relay coil and also the circuit through the pull-off coil and relay contacts, and the closing of the switch closes both these circuits. The main switch A, shown in the open position relative to the main contacts a, b between the lamps B and the battery C, is closed by a coil d put in circuit by the ' on' contact of a manual switch F, and is opened by a coil e put in circuit either by the ' off ' contact of the manual switch or by the minimum-voltage relay G acting as a battery over-discharge preventer. Auxiliary switches l, m, the first serving to put the relay coil in circuit and the second serving to make connexion to the relay contacts, are successively closed by the closing movement of the main switch. After full closure and while the battery voltage remains above the limit, the relay coil holds up its movable contact k. When the battery becomes too weak, the contact k is released, throwing in the coil e and opening the main switch. The opening movement successively opens the switches m, l. A handle c allows of direct manual operation.